Global Affairs Canada is warning Canadians in the Middle East to refrain from documenting military activity as war engulfs the region. In a post on X Tuesday, the government warned that "taking, sharing or possessing" photos or videos of military activity or damage "could lead to fines, imprisonment or deportation." This comes after dozens of foreigners were arrested for sharing videos in Gulf states that are facing strikes from Iranian drones and missiles as part of the U.S-Israeli war in Iran. In Kuwait, it's been reported that people have been arrested for posting social media videos mocking the government and for using drones to film air strikes. WATCH | Tight rules restricting social media activity: How military censorship is changing the view of the Middle East war | Duration 3:18 Countries under attack in the Middle East are tightening rules around images shared by journalists and citizens.

Source: CBC News March 19, 2026 01:59 UTC